18th Century Jewelry

A finely composed five-section Japanese inrō, dating to the late Edo period (late 18th – early 19th century), executed in deep black urushi lacquer with restrained relief decoration....

Dutch Georgian-Era Silver-Topped 14K Gold Diamond Earrings – Rose Cut Pears An exceptional pair of authentic Georgian-era diamond earrings, crafted in the traditional silver-topped 14K gold construction that defines late 18th to early 19th century diamond jewelry. These earrings embody the restrained elegance and hand-crafted refinement for which the Georgian period is so highly prized. Specifications Period: Georgian era, circa late 1700s–early 1800s Metal: Silver-topped 14K yellow gold Total Weight: 8.7 grams Dimensions: Approximately 1.50" long x 5/8" wide Diamonds: Natural rose-cut diamonds Center Stones: Pear-shaped rose cuts, approx. 6.7mm x 4.85mm, approx. 0.70ct each Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.65 carats total Construction: Closed-back settings with silver tops Findings: Turn of the century replacement 14k gold lever back clips ons with base metal solder used (typical of the period) Imported from Amsterdam. Likely Dutch origin. Craftsmanship & Historical Context Silver-topped gold construction was the preferred method for setting diamonds during the Georgian era, allowing the silver to enhance diamond brightness under candlelight while the gold provided structural strength. The rose-cut diamonds—faceted with a flat base and gently domed crown—reflect light in a soft, romantic glow characteristic of the period. The pear-shaped center diamonds are beautifully proportioned and hand-set, framed within delicately worked silver settings that display the subtle irregularities and artistry expected of true Georgian workmanship. Condition The earrings remain in very good antique condition. Overall wear is consistent with age and appropriate for a piece of this era. Backing were changed to clip-on likely around the turn of the century. Base metal solder appears to have been used for the newer backings. A rare and refined example of Georgian diamond jewelry...

This exceptional snuff bottle exemplifies the refined lapidary art of Qing dynasty China, dating to the late 18th – early 19th century (circa 1780–1850). Carved from a single monolit...

Late Baroque period 15K polished gold betrothal ring engraved in a lovely calligraphy with the name 'Gunter' and dated 1712. This was likely one of a pair of rings exchanged between ...

* PURCHASED AT CHRISTIE'S, NYC * PROVENANCE: *Alessandro Maggiori (1764-1834): Rome, 1808. *Mrs. Lester Cook: Sotheby’s, London, 1984. *The Collection of the Rothschild Family. *Ch...

A masterpiece of early European craftsmanship, this spectacular 18th-century mixed-metal signet ring represents the rarest category of men’s jewelry: a fully engraved learned man’s s...

Antique Georgian Navette Shaped Ring set with Garnets and Single Cut Diamonds c1800. The yellow gold setting is unmarked and tests 14KT. A classic Georgian "navette" shaped ring refe...

An exceptionally beautiful Georgian-era ring (circa 1780–1820), crafted in rich 18k gold and set with its original hand-faceted paste “citrine” of remarkable brilliance. This is a mu...

Enchanting and romantic, large antique 18th century Georgian period heart motif rose cut diamond 14K gold and silver topped gold engagement ring Composed of a central Rose cut diamon...

A German Stockert pattern fruitwood diptych pattern pocket sundial signed, early 19th century The upper leaf with central column printed with eight positions for the string gnomen fr...

We present a true work of art to your attention - a rare and unique brooch carved from a single Italian Mediterranean coral Sciacca. This antique brooch, made in the form of a putto - a little boy angel with a diamond necklace, is imbued with the spirit of the times and the sophistication of the Renaissance when images of cherubs in the form of winged babies were especially popular. Exquisite hand carving amazes with its high detail and craftsmanship. Every element—from the soft features of the angel's face to the finest lines of the wings—conveys the magnificence of the master's work. The brooch is fixed on 14K gold, which gives it strength despite a crack in the wing and small damage in the area of the necklace, which is quite acceptable for such a venerable age and does not spoil this work of art in any way. This angel once soared in the heavens, but time has left its mark on his delicate wing. Perhaps this crack is a silent witness to the trials he has endured, making him not just a piece of jewelry, but a symbol of resilience and timeless beauty. There is a unique charm in this imperfection—a story that transforms him into something greater than just an adornment. The history of this jewelry is shrouded in mystery. Perhaps this cherub was created in the 18th century, or its history goes even further into the depths of the centuries. The 14K gold clasp was probably added in the 20th century, giving the brooch extra security and preserving it for future generations. This is not just a piece of jewelry; it is a unique artifact with a soul that takes you back to the past, preserving a piece of history and craftsmanship from long-gone eras. Description: Carved coral cherub...

Dazzling pair of museum quality Herring/ Chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds. Superbly preserved, dating from the late 18th century (1780). A set of sparkling flat rose-cut diamonds decorates each earring along with sixteen vibrant step-cut green emeralds. They range in value from 0.15ct (6 emeralds) to 1.20ct (8 emeralds), and total approximately 10ct in both. The galleries have ornate detailing and are fitted with three droppers at the bottom with a hinge in the center to allow them to swing and dance freely. The earrings preserve its original clip hooks and are divided into three bodies, the upper one can be separated and worn independently. Size: Height 80mm (78mm inc. hooks) x Width 23mm x Depth 5.5mm. Metal: Silver/ 18ct Gold (Tested) Stones: Emeralds (Major 6.46mmx 5.38mm, approx. 1.20ct each - 10 carats total), Diamonds (approx. 4ct total). Weight: 43.21g Modern Spain, Portugal and parts of France were once part of the Iberian peninsula- Please note that the earrings are in original condition with the original fittings. Sometimes these earrings are referred as Catalan as they were mainly made in the region at the late 18 cent. Spanish jewellery benefited from the Colombian emerald mines abundant supply by the end of the 18 century. During the eighteenth century, Spain controlled the gold and emerald mines of Colombia and Peru. This wealth of resources resulted in exquisitely fine gem-set gold jewelry. Parures of emeralds, necklaces, stomachers, rings, earrings, etc. were plentiful at the court of Spain. A long gold earring...

Pair 18th Century Spanish "Salmantinos" Rose-Cut Diamond and Gold Earrings. Gold and Diamond earrings, which are a variation on the Pendeloque drop, Circa 1760 - 1780. (Wearable Art...

A rare and evocative Georgian mourning ring (circa 1760–1780), featuring a finely rendered figural scene of a woman leaning on a pedestal—a clas...

Great looking ring with an attached floret of seven old diamond cut Diamonds pave set in white Gold clusters and surrounded by 12 Blue Enamel panels smoothly conforming down the shou...

The stagecoach was the means of transport in the 18th and early 19th centuries and earrings like these gilt metal earrings were worn by women to fool the stagecoach highwaymen into t...

Early Georgian ring Spanish ring made in the Iberian Peninsula in the shape of a rosette with 15 carved table cut deep red Burma rubies. Also known as "uncut" rubies, the table cut was a typical of this early period when gemstone cutting was still in relative infancy. Our Iberian ring...

Rare Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Ca. 18th Century. (Pinctada Radiata, as per the GIA certificate Pteriidae Family) The pearl has a near-Drop shape with a ...

Georgian almandine garnet eternity band in 15K gold. Almandine garnets were used widely during this early 1780's period because it was believed that garnets were the most complimenta...

This rare and magnificent Stuart crystal ring is an exceptional surviving example of 17th–century memorial and political jewelry, crafted in sterling silver and 18k gold and set with...

These exquisite Georgian-era earrings, dating to the late 18th to early 19th century, feature shimmering paste gemstones set in crimped, pie-crust silver collets and finished with ha...

BAROQUE IBERIAN (SPAIN) EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH 18Th Century. A radiant, ravishing, and regal Baroque (Georgian/Iberian Spain) pendant/brooch XVIII Century. Finely handcrafted in darkened silver over 18K yellow gold. Displays 2 exquisite back foiled emeralds: an emerald cut of 9 mm X 7.5 mm in the center and a pear-shaped drop dangling emerald below of 11 mm X 6 mm. Both gemstones present a vibrant, richly saturated bluish-green hue that creates a striking contrast to a curvaceous foliate motif embellished with approx. 4 carats / 96 table...

Behold: authentic, pristine, and breathtaking: a pair of Georgian Stuart Crystal Earrings with Large Natural Saltwater Baroque Pearls, High Karat Gold. Crafted between 1780–1820, th...

A luminous and dramatically scaled Georgian foiled-back rock crystal, glowing with warm golden light, crowns this extraordinary ring—an elegant marriage of authentic 18th-century cra...

Period: 1790 ca Provenance: Italy Finger size: 7 ¼ Weight: 5.30 gr The ring, dated around 1790 and made of 18-carat gold, is composed of three rings, two of which have the decorati...

Period: Late 18th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 Weight: 5.9 gr This precious ring of the 18th century ring is made of gold and has the central part – in the shape of a fou...

Period: Late 18th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 8  Dimensions (cameo): 26 mm Weight: 18 gr This late 18th century cameo is made of hard ston...

This pair of rare Georgian era earrings is set with large antique rose cut diamonds. The diamonds are set in silver and backed in 14K gold. Each circular rose-cut diamond in closed-b...

Antique Pendant with a miniature painting 16mm x 8 mm of the ancient Greek Goddess of harvest and fertility Demeter. The painting is concealed within a miniature frame made of gilt S...

Bulgari bridged classicism and modernity by introducing its seductive Natural Corundrum Sapphire Necklace, set with cabochon blue pink-purple sapphires weighing a total of 292.78Cara...

Gold and Jasper Signet Ring with concave shaped heraldic impalement Intaglio of two noble Families Coats of Arms forever embedded into the dark Red of the stone with great skill. Th...

This luscious rock crystal pendant was created in the second half of the 19th century, judging from the silver mount around 1860/1870. The locket is designed in the shape of an egg. ...

This 18k gold ring features an intaglio attributed to James Tassie, circa 1760-1780. The deep, red cast glass intaglio is embossed with an image of Hercules and Omphale, standing in ...

This book written by Lord Twining is a truly monumental work, which deals comprehensively with the history of European regalia and crown jewels. It covers a period of seventeen centu...

This antique amuletic bronze framed pendant cages a dozen 7mm-diameter single-cut rock crystals that each feature a table-cut decagon crown, deep pavilion, 21 facets and uncut girdle, while the culets range from off-center to blunted. They are tightly set within four linked rings to overlap at the same angle in a sparkling single row. Seeming to retain a little of its original yellow-gold gilding on just the interior, the frame that surrounds each of the four sections of three crystals enables them to reflect pale-yellow-and-lime light when the pendant is viewed from certain angles. Each crystal can be manually rotated. Suggesting French heritage, the Medieval Frankish culture in northern France made jewelry in similar segmented or openwork shapes of wheels or whorls, which were worn as gem-decorated disk-shaped brooches or gold-caged rock...

18K White Gold Panthère de Cartier Ring White gold 750/1000 and black lacquer Tsavorite garnets Onyx Marked: 750 Cartier 50 Approximate Dimensions: 5.5 (50) (Ring Size) 1.6 cm (Wid...

A rare, beautiful and magical Stuart Crystal Ring set in 15 Kt gold and backed in sterling silver. Before I say more please understand that none of...

Georgian portrait miniature ring, set with glass on top, all within a setting of 18kt gold. The portrait of an elegant woman in full-length bust. Neoclassical portrait rings of this ...

Handsome 245-year-old Russian solid Silver cup with continuous cast or impressed / hammered floral & tassels decorations. Period : reign of Catherine the Great ( 1762 to 1796 )...

Antique late Baroque Diamond and Blue Enamel Eight pointed Star Ring (Rococo/ Georgian period) A small portion of History, more 250 years old!!! (Iberian, Catalan not hallmarked). ...

Late 18th Century, Georgian French Paste Necklace. Heavy sterling mounts set with pastes, quartz and gilt metal etched applications. Likely Frenc...

Victorian Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold Marquise cluster ring featuring a vivid natural ruby framed by glittering old cut diamonds. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, this antique...

This ring was created around 1800-1810. It is made out of 15 karat yellow gold. The ring is finely engraved with scrollwork, leaves and flowers. The large oval purple glass cast of ...

Fine elegant late 18th century Georgian rose cut diamond 14K rose gold trilobed cross. Hand cut, natural diamonds of irregular shapes, approximately 2.2 TCW The Trilobed cross, som...

This mid-eighteenth century ring is set with flat cut rubies. The ring head in the shape of a rosette is set with eight small and one large ruby. The larger center stone in a dome sh...

Unusual English Stuart period paste cluster ring with 8 rose cut pastes set in silver and backed in 18K with a gold bordered almandine garnet stone at center. Rings with paste stones in combination with real stones are unusual. The rose cut pastes on this ring are meticulously hand carved and the ring has significant hand gold work throughout. There is a painted black Florentine enamel design at the shoulders and the band is 18K. The goldsmith etched 3 flourishes into the gold band where the enamel painting ends on each side. The back of the ring is carved into a 6 leaved gold flower and raised about 3-4 mmm to give it depth. The ring back is as spectacular as the front. Such artistry could only be accomplished through the hand-work of an early goldsmith. The origin of paste is credited to 2 infamous Georges, the first being George Ravenscroft, an English glassmaker who in the 16th century invented a composition of leaded glass that resembled rock crystal. This composition of glass and lead and other mysterious ingredients were further developed and popularized by a Parisian jeweler, George Straus who is widely credited with popularizing paste jewelry...

This beautiful antique Georgian era, late 18th century mourning ring is truly a beautifully crafted piece. It features a beautiful large oval face housing a lock of plaited dark blo...

GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon (Untreated, Unheated) & Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century Set with two purplish red cabochon pear shape Rubies (Natural Corundum), No indica...

In silver and yellow gold with large, oval carnelian seal engraved with a heraldic crest. Top size 31mm x 25mm Size 9 Weight:32.71gr

A mid-18th century Rococo diamond ring circa 1740-1760, the center with a lozenge cluster rose diamond, supported by the shoulders with open scroll...

Pure luxury and uniqueness in this Malachite and Brass combination Vase. Malachite is a precious stone which is usually found in small quantities and is formed over thousands of year...

You cannot help but be enchanted by this superb antique mid 18th century Diamond solitaire ring. A beautifully crafted piece with elements of the Rococo revival style, the scrolling...

What makes this piece unique or special? This signet ring showcases a rare and dynamic iconography: Pan, the rustic god of shepherds, engaged in spirited combat with a goat. The subj...

This solid man's ring was handcrafted in France towards the end of the 18th century in France. It is made out of solid silver. The ring shoulders have been decorated with notches. T...

With hinged gnomon, hour ring and latitude arc, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and shaped leather covered case,...

Our 18K rare fede ring has a delicately carved hand gently touching a heart with the symbolizing "I give you the gift of my heart". The clasped hands motif originated with the Roma...

Robert Hynam. A 22ct Yellow Gold Pair Case Repousse 1/2 1/4 Repeater Keywind Pocket Watch C1770. Dial: The superb white enamel dial with Roman Nu...

This rare antique late 18th century gold ring was made in France and features a painted enamel miniature of an elegant woman in bust form, encircled by a string of small balls. Size ...

The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...

Gold Mourning Ring Set with Rock Crystal and Memento Mori Devices England, dated 3 November 1747. Ring size M 1/2 UK / 7 US / 53 EU. Weight: 3.4 grams. Measurements: Rock crystal 0...